Golf
May 16, 2018
People applaud for the first round of the 3M Golf Tournament at hole one, in Blaine. ] COURTNEY PEDROZA • courtney.pedroza@startribune.com; Fir

PGA Tour event could be coming to Minnesota in 2019

If Houston can't lock in a tournament sponsor by June 1, it could lose its PGA Tour stop. Will Minnesota finally swoop in to secure a long-term spot on the calendar?
St. Paul
May 6, 2018
Golfers practiced at St. Paul's Town and Country Club golf course, Thursday, May 3, 2018 in St. Paul, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES ï liz.flores@startri

St. Paul's Town & Country Club thriving despite $1 million theft

Despite $1 million theft, members stay loyal and Minnesota's oldest golf club stays solvent, officials say.
Minneapolis
May 2, 2018
Rafael Moux practiced putting at Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, May 1, 2018 The futu

A new round of contention for Hiawatha Golf Club

The ongoing flood debate continues to gurgle as the new golfing season begins.
Golf
April 24, 2018

Michigan State's Burnham, of Maple Grove, named Big Ten golfer of the year

Sarah Burnham, a back-to-back winner of the award, is on pace, at 72.98, to set the program's all-time mark for career average.
Golf
April 21, 2018

Reusse: Brainerd area loses a visionary with death of Boos

Feed Boos was an avid golfer, and he came to see that as the future of bringing groups to Grand View Lodge in bigger numbers than family fishing and boating vacations.
Golf
April 10, 2018
Second from the left in the rear, PGA of America President Paul Levy was given an honorary jersey as he joined the American Marshalls, a group of dieh

Ryder Cup's return to Hazeltine testament to course's pedigree

The club's willingness to grow with the sport of golf has allowed it to host eight professional major championships since 1966, including the 2016 Ryder Cup
Golf
April 10, 2018
Tiger Woods walks up the first fairway during the fourth round at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie

Souhan: The time has come for a new era in U.S. golf

The 2009 PGA Championships at Hazeltine and this year's Masters gave us a glimpse into golf's future -- a future without Tiger Woods as a dominating figure.
Golf
April 9, 2018
Jordan Spieth approaches the 18th green where he bogied to fall to 13 under for the round during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Go

Spieth kept himself in the dark during final-round Masters charge

By avoiding looking at leaderboards all day — or so he said — Spieth avoided feeling stress and injected it into those he was chasing.
Golf
April 9, 2018
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia helps Patrick Reed with his green jacket after winning the Masters

Souhan: Reed rehabs reputation with Masters win

Fiery Patrick Reed on Sunday conquered his past, shooting 1-under 71 to finish at 15 under and win the Masters, fending off a furious charge from Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler.
Golf
April 8, 2018

Day 4 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Sunday's final round
Golf
April 8, 2018

Souhan: The scene from the practice range on Sunday at the Masters

Some playful, some serious. A snapshot of their preparation
Golf
April 8, 2018

Follow today's final round of the Masters here

Players are on the course for Sunday at Augusta, including the final pairing of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. Click here to keep up with all of the scores.
Golf
April 8, 2018
Patrick Reed reacts after making a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the third round at the Masters

Souhan: Hazeltine's Ryder Cup rivalry hits Sunday at the Masters

Patrick Reed became famous for beating Rory McIlroy in Ryder Cup matches featuring both fist-pumping and fist-bumping. Their rivalry now spans from Lake Hazeltine to Rae's Creek.
Golf
April 7, 2018
Rickie Fowler (above) and Jon Rahm are both top-10 players in the world, but neither has won a major tournament, and neither is in a great position to

Fowler, Rahm find themselves in similar holes entering Sunday at the Masters

Rickie Fowler and Jon Rahm played brilliantly while positioning themselves to pounce should Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy falter.
Golf
April 7, 2018

Day 3 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Saturday at the Masters.
Golf
April 7, 2018

Masters Sunday tee times

The final group - Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed - teed off at 1:40 p.m.
Golf
April 7, 2018
Patrick Reed reacts after making a birdie putt on the 13th hole during the second round at the Masters

Souhan: Reed tops the pack, proving his bravado at Masters

Patrick Reed became a golfing hero at Hazeltine National in 2016, leading the U.S. to victory. Friday at Augusta, he shot a 66 to follow his opening-round 69 and take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the Masters.
Golf
April 7, 2018
Tiger Woods reacts after hitting in the water on the 12th hole during the second round at the Masters golf tournament Friday, April 6, 2018, in August

Woods, Mickelson find the going tough but make Masters cut

No player has overcome more than an eight-shot 36-hole deficit to win at the Masters. Tiger Woods is 13 shots behind after Friday, and Phil Mickelson a shot worse than that.
Golf
April 6, 2018

Day 2 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Friday at Augusta.
Golf
April 6, 2018

Saturday Masters tee times

Play gets underway at 9 a.m.
Golf
April 6, 2018

Souhan: What to watch for on Friday at The Masters

Players lower on the scoreboard could make a move: Justin Rose is even, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods and Bubba Watson are at one-over.
Golf
April 6, 2018
Minnesota golfer's tee time in the snow turns into viral video

Minnesota golfer's tee time in the snow turns into viral video

"I just figured my friends would get a good laugh, and then it escalated," said Jesse Roscoe, who is the superintendent at the Ortonville Golf Course on South Dakota border.
Golf
April 6, 2018
Sergio Garcia put five balls into the water before he finished the 15th hole Thursday.

Garcia ties a Masters record for highest score on a single hole

Sergio Garcia arrived at Augusta National as the defending champion. After Round 1, he's nearly in last place after taking a 13 on the 15th hole.
Golf
April 6, 2018
Jordan Spieth waves after making a birdie putt on the 16th hole during the first round at the Masters

Souhan: Spieth leads, and that's rough for rest of Masters field

As deep and impressive as the Masters leaderboard is, none of the players who shot 69 or better has won a green jacket - other than Round 1 leader Jordan Spieth.
Golf
April 5, 2018

Day 1 at Augusta

Notes, quotes and anecdotes from Round 1 of the Masters.
Golf
April 5, 2018

Masters Friday tee times

The 87 players in the field are back at Augusta beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Golf
April 5, 2018
Tiger Woods waits to putt on the first hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Augusta, Ga.

Souhan: Tiger teeing off and some potental afternoon excitement

Tiger Woods has started his round and the final foursomes should make for some interesting golf at the end of the day.
Golf
April 5, 2018
The gallery looks on while Justin Thomas tees off on the 12th hole at Amen Corner during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf C

Souhan: Amid Masters buzz, don't overlook Player of the Year Thomas

Tiger and Phil who? At 24, Justin Thomas is the reigning PGA Tour player of the year. He won the last major and last year's FedEx Cup, while winning five times on tour in 2017.
Golf
April 4, 2018
Jordan Spieth hits from a bunker on the 18th hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Augusta, Ga. (A

In time for Masters, Spieth regains poise with his putter

Jordan Spieth, for perhaps the first time in his life, found himself in a putting slump before rallying to finish third at the Houston Open last weekend.
Golf
April 4, 2018
Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth sign autographs during the par three competition at the Masters on Wednesday

Souhan: Who will win the Masters?

A look at five players who would be the best stories if they won this year's Masters
Golf
April 4, 2018
Tiger Woods, left, and Phil Mickelson.

Souhan: Woods, Mickelson rivalry mellows as golf superstars age

Ex-antagonists Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson shared laughs in a Tuesday practice round at Augusta National ahead of the Masters.
Golf
April 4, 2018

Souhan: What's ahead at The Masters?

After a perfect, hot day on Tuesday, it's 67 and overcast right now. Thursday and Friday are supposed to be clear with highs around 80.
Golf
April 3, 2018

Thursday-Friday Masters tee times

The 87-player field gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Golf
April 3, 2018
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits a chip on the 13th hole during practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tuesday

Souhan: Observations from Tuesday at The Masters

The azaleas are in full bloom as we're less than two days away from golf's first major.
Golf
April 3, 2018
Phil Mickelson helped Tigers Woods put on the Green Jacket after Woods' victory at the Masters in 2005.

Souhan: Timing is right for Tiger vs. Phil finale at Masters

Despite their relative levels of greatness, Mickelson and Woods never held a 1-on-1 duel on Sunday afternoon at the Masters, and their advanced age, along with Woods' personal and physical problems, hinted that they never would. But ...
Golf
March 29, 2018
Patrick Reed with the cup and a champaigne shower by Ryan Moore.

Hazeltine will become first U.S. repeat host of Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup is returning to the Twin Cities in 2028 at the same course where the world's premier international golf event enjoyed so much success in 2016.
Golf
March 13, 2018
The USGA along with the Royal & Ancient announced a new modern set of golf rules Monday designed to take a large and complicated rule book and make it

Q&A: Minnesota golf official talks about the game's new rules

Doug Hoffmann, the rules and competitions director for the Minnesota Golf Association, chatted with the Star Tribune's Michael Rand about the national and local impact of the changes.
South Metro
February 27, 2018
At the Thompson Oaks Golf Course in West St. Paul, this site might be one of the few municipal golf courses that could be repurposed as a possible tow

Council closes West St. Paul's lone municipal golf course

City officials said the Thompson Oaks property could be redeveloped.
St. Paul
February 25, 2018
Gary Unger, a lifelong East Side resident who lives near the Hillcrest Golf Club site, also worked at the golf course as a caddy when he was a boy and

Development of shuttered golf course could transform St. Paul neighborhood

Plan for closed golf course includes housing, restaurants, trails and community center.
Local
February 20, 2018
Rosemount man wins $25,000, pontoon boat with 120-foot putt at Golf Show

Rosemount man wins $25,000, pontoon boat with 120-foot putt at Golf Show

"I could not do that again," says first person to win Golf Show contest.

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